On April 2, the longest floating bridge in the world opened up to the public for the first time. This would be the SR 520 Bridge.
Donnie Chin’s family on park renaming
Dear community members, We would like to thank you all for your tremendous support over the past months since Donnie’s passing. We appreciate the many efforts that have gone into remembering our brother and his lifetime of work for the community. We are writing to formally state our family’s position on the renaming of the […]
Mayor announces resolution to rename park after Donnie Chin
On Feb. 13, at the grand opening of the Yesler Hill Climb, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that he has submitted a resolution to Seattle City Council to rename the International Children’s Park in Chinatown in honor of Donnie Chin, the former International District Emergency Center head, who was fatally shot in July 2015. The […]
Questions, questions — Donnie Chin murder investigation update
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly There was a community meeting to provide an update on the murder investigation of Donnie Chin, held Nov. 25 at the Nagomi Tea House in the International District. International District icon and Seattle resident Donnie Chin was shot and killed in the early hours of July 23, 2015. As the […]
BLOG: We need more revealing than concealing — No answers at community meeting on Donnie Chin’s slaying
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Since Donnie Chin’s slaying four months ago in the International District, there’s been little progress when it comes to getting information about the case. Why? Chin was the founder and one-man staff of the International District Emergency Center, providing patrol and emergency services in the ID. There have been […]
Upcoming update on Donnie Chin murder
International District icon and Seattle resident Donnie Chin was shot and killed in the early hours of July 23. As the investigation continues, members of Chin’s family and community remain in the dark about the status of the investigation despite a commitment from the Seattle Police Department to provide progress updates. State and local public […]
Hookah bars get a reprieve — Community reaction toward Murray’s reversed decision
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Within less than a month, Mayor Ed Murray reversed his decision to close down all of the city’s hookah lounges after lounge owners and supporters’ two protests at City Hall. Murray’s initial reaction to shut down the lounges was in response to Donnie Chin’s slaying on July 23 near […]
Untold stories of a humble hero — Gathering to celebrate and remember Donnie Chin’s contribution
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In the honor of Donnie Chin, who was killed in the line of fire last month, amazing stories were shared with more than 800 people on Aug. 15 in Chinatown. Although much has been reported in the media about Chin, a hero, protector, and savior of the International District […]
LETTER: RE: Contributing in memory of Donnie Chin
At this time of mourning, we deeply that the community and public for the outpouring of love and support for Donnie Chin and IDEC. As the board for the agency that Donnie founded and nurtured, we are still devastated by his loss, and frankly, still very angry about the circumstances of his death. We need […]
Dean Wong: The legacy of Donald Gregory Chin — A speech commemorating a friend and hero’s life
By Dean Wong Heaven has a new angel. Donnie must be pleased to rejoin his parents in heaven, along with Uncle Jimmy whose wartime experience inspired him to become a medic. Donnie is looking down at us right at this very moment. He’s probably speechless, seeing all the love that is being poured his way. […]